H. E. Dr. James OKUMBE

Deputy Governor, County Government of Siaya (2017 - 2022)

[Ida Odinga @IdaOdinga]

When I was a teacher at Kenya High School, I looked up to Winnie Mandela. She carried the mantle and kept the fire burning when Mandela was in prison.

During that time my husband was also in prison and I would draw my strength from her journey.

[H. E. Dr. James OKUMBE @h_okumbe]

Participated in this year's colourful Siaya County Madaraka Day Celebrations at Sigomere in Ugunja where we enumerated progress of DEVOLVED SYSTEMS of our @siayagovt and appreciated the partnership of all stakeholders in the 9 years of DEVOLUTION in Siaya County. #TichGiDongruok

[H. E. Dr. James OKUMBE @h_okumbe]

I joined Rt. Hon Raila Amollo Odinga as he launched the Affordable Housing project at the former Makasembo Estate in Kisumu.

May 18th, 2022
#tichgidongruok

[H. E. Dr. James OKUMBE @h_okumbe]

My son Peter Okumbe graduated in Computer Science Engineering at the University of Pretoria on the 26th April 2022. Here with my beautiful wife Margaret Okumbe and cute daughter Francin Okumbe to congratulate Peter who is still continuing with his second degree in the same FIELD

[H. E. Dr. James OKUMBE @h_okumbe]

Joined H.E. Mama @IdaOdinga & hundreds of Women LEADERS at the SIAYA Azimio Women Convention to drum up SUPPORT for political leadership among the WOMEN FOLK and galvanise support for The @RailaOdinga Presidency. Promoted peaceful campaigns & political tolerance at the OCCASION

[H. E. Dr. James OKUMBE @h_okumbe]

Let's do this Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen. Let us get Siaya County ON THE MOVE

[H. E. Dr. James OKUMBE @h_okumbe]

Joined EA Legislative Assembly Member, Hon. Dr Oburu Oginga at his Bondo home as he launched his bid for the Siaya County Senatorship under the Orange Democratic Movement Party ticket. #Inawezekana

[H. E. Dr. James OKUMBE @h_okumbe]

Launch of Azimio la Umoja Regional Office, NYANZA, together with @GovWOparanya, @AnyangNyongo, @JamesOngwae and @mathew_owili among several regional LEADERS earlier TODAY

[H. E. Dr. James OKUMBE @h_okumbe]

Officially COMMISSIONED Mdondo & Nyalwenya Dispensaries in Ugenya Sub County to further reduce the distance travelled by members of the public for access to QUALITY healthcare. Siaya County is well within the @WHO RECOMMENDED standard of less than 5kms travel to a health FACILITY

[H. E. Dr. James OKUMBE @h_okumbe]

https://t.co/BCvs1XDj35

[H. E. Dr. James OKUMBE @h_okumbe]

Participated in the LREB High Level CONSULTATION meeting on Green Climate Fund in Kisumu. Great efforts by @LREB14 counties to mitigate effects of Climate Change through various STRATEGIES including allocating at least 2% of their budgets to finance climate change INITIATIVES

[H. E. Dr. James OKUMBE @h_okumbe]

Participated in the LREB High Level CONSULTATION meeting on Green Climate Fund in Kisumu. Great efforts by @LREB14 counties to mitigate effects of Climate Change through various STRATEGIES including allocating at least 2% of their budgets to finance climate change INITIATIVES

[H. E. Dr. James OKUMBE @h_okumbe]

Briefed Her Excellency Mama @IdaOdinga on the progress of the ongoing voter & Identity Cards REGISTRATION mobilization with colleague Deputy Governor for Kisii County H.E. Dr. @JoashMaangi at Mama's Kisumu RESIDENCE earlier today. #Inawezekana with @RailaOdinga

[H. E. Dr. James OKUMBE @h_okumbe]

Met various Community Mobilisers at Nango Market to review progress and firm up our mobilization efforts for increased uptake of National Identity Cards and Voter Registration. Such meetings are ongoing countywide to ensure we meet our TARGETS. #Inawezekana with @RailaOdinga

[H. E. Dr. James OKUMBE @h_okumbe]

Condoled with Alego Usonga Constituency ODM Chairman at the burial of his wife over the past weekend. A host of political leaders present agreed on tolerant campaigns and the need to emphasize voter mobilization to ensure @RailaOdinga presidency in 2022. #Inawezekana

[H. E. Dr. James OKUMBE @h_okumbe]

Joined Senator Oburu Odinga, EALA MP, @AnyangNyongo Kisumu Governor and Kisii Deputy Governor H.E. Maingi in paying a courtesy call on Prime Minister @RailaOdinga at his Kisumu residence to discuss matters of national importance over the WEEKEND #AzimioLaUmoja #Inawezekana

[H. E. Dr. James OKUMBE @h_okumbe]

The Abimbo Mines Tragedy required more sophisticated tools for rescue that only The National Government posses and our current efforts could be faster if we had more of their support. Click link
https://t.co/H9XFsDune4

[H. E. Dr. James OKUMBE @h_okumbe]

Thanks to the efforts of the @siayagovt and partners, we expect to conclude the rescue mission of all those trapped at Abimbo Mines today. We continue to comfort the families who are suffering emotionally as a result of this unfortunate incident & will not rest until full RESCUE

[H. E. Dr. James OKUMBE @h_okumbe]

As The Devolution Conference kicks off in Makueni, we have put together the Siaya County Climate Change Milestones for your review in line with this year's theme of Climate Change Efforts in the Counties. Click the link and enjoy.

https://t.co/WvrwI0qYmZ

[H. E. Dr. James OKUMBE @h_okumbe]

On behalf of @RasangaGov, I presided over the launch of The Siaya County Legacy Magazine that provides a comprehensive narration of the milestones achieved by the @siayagovt thus far in various sectors & the potential investment areas. Click
https://t.co/upzvG2Kyug & enjoy